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Nissan Sentra repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 669 repairs.
Nissan Sentra transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD
| 16000 mi | Transmission failed |
2008 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 7812 mi | Front passenger side Axle seal replaced. Under Warranty |
| 20000 mi | Clutch pedal return spring broken. Pedal still operated, but did not return to proper position. |
2008 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| 73000 mi | Heard a loud clunk and the Check Engine light came on during a 125 mile trip to visit family. Took it to dealer we bought it from who then took it to Nissan. Nissan replaced the transmission as the CVT was still under a 100k warranty. |
| 110000 mi | CVT Transmission overheated. Code PO744. The fluid was changed and a valve was replaced, not sure exactly what was replaced though. It is a known issue on Nissan CVT transmissions and Nissan extended the warranty to 120k miles and 10 years. |
| 73182 mi C $982 |
Replaced both front wheel bearings |
| 125500 mi US $10 |
Tranny replaced on 3rd party warranty |
| 201000 mi US $100 |
Used Tranny was installed under a separate warranty |
| 271000 mi US $900 |
CV joints |
| 67000 mi US $1800 |
Valve Body went bad. Replaced valve body and Nissan replaced the CVT. Valve Body |
| 34720 mi | front driver side axle changed |
| 67000 mi | Check engine light came on, spat out codes related to transmission. The CVT assembly was completely replaced under Nissan's speciall 120K CVT warranty. |
| 53000 mi | Transmission was slipping and you had to accelerate more and rev the engine more to speed up. The dealer changed the entire transmission. |
| 64000 mi | Transmission was slipping cv joints where cracking |
| 69000 mi | transmission failed |
| 91000 mi | Transmission had to be replaced with a new one under warranty |
| 91000 mi US $900 |
Transmission failure |
2007 Nissan Sentra
Engine not specified
| 5000 mi | Transmission grinding, could not replicate. |
| 6820 mi | La cremallera (spanish)- Steering rack |
2007 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| 17000 mi US $150 |
After backing out of driveway and shifting into park there is a noise. Dealer unable to duplicate. |
| 116000 mi US $975 |
CV Joint needed replacement |
| 125700 mi US $400 |
Shaking at speed and at any speed when turning. CV joint had failed. |
| 139000 mi US $900 |
CV joint went bad, previously replaced 12 months earlier. |
| 146000 mi | CV joint or axle replaced under warranty |
2007 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 73000 mi | Dealer noticed front right axle leak. Replaced under my extended warranty. |
2006 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 150800 mi US $662 |
It was noticed that a front axle seal was leaking which was replaced; sharp rocks aren't uncommon in my environment thus normal wear and tear. Also an inner tie-rod end was replaced most probably due to hitting a curb to avoid an oncoming vehicle. |
2005 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 135000 mi US $30 |
clutch pedal return spring failed, cost $20.00 to replace |
2005 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 48360 mi | Transmission slipping. |
2004 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 332000 mi US $30 |
clutch master cylinder |
2004 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 130200 mi US $200 |
Transmission was making the dreaded "chirping" noted by several owners. Changed out the transmission fluid with synthetic fluid to clean trans and make shift smoother. Eliminated "chirp" |
2003 Nissan Sentra
Engine not specified
| 104160 mi C $400 |
Rusted universal ball joint. Clunking noise in wheel. Parts replaced. |
2003 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 141000 mi US $200 |
hydraulic clutch master went out |
2003 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 104780 mi $350 |
Change clutch after a small piece in it broke. |
2002 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 41800 mi US $700 |
Crankshaft was replaced with a '07 QR25DE crankshaft. |
| 117000 mi US $800 |
clutch pump |
2002 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 94300 mi US $400 |
Updated automatic transmission fluid and added transmission cleaner. Transmission shifted hard into 2nd gear, it is somewhat smoother but still noticeable. |
| 102900 mi US $53 |
Driveshaft position sensor was not detecting the position any longer |
2002 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 69440 mi C $400 |
Master clutch cylinder broken. |
2002 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 277760 mi | shifter solenoid failed, so needed use screwdriver to move shifter out of Park |
2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 204960 mi C $150 |
Outer CV boot on driver's side was ripped and needed to be replaced. |
2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 166000 mi | Manual transmission has a slight leak at the shift rod. Owner in attempt to check oil level stripped fill plug female hex drive. Shop extracted fill plug & replaced w/ new plug w/ male square drive. Said slight leak was not to worry over. Check engine light. Code was for neutral position switch. I checked the neutral switch with an ohm meter w/o removing from the trans. Checked ok. Light went out after a few more starts/miles. |
2001 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan
126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 133920 mi C $600 |
Transmission fluid was leaking through a broken hose. |
2001 Nissan Sentra 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 102000 mi US $640 |
Replaced driverside cv boot. |
1999 Nissan Sentra 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 161000 mi US $330 |
Problem: front-right CV boot torn, spilling grease in the wheel area Solution: front-right axle replaced by a used (but functional) one. |
| 223000 mi US $450 |
Driver side cv axle replaced. |
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